As President Donald Trump pushes forward with a sweeping immigration crackdown backed by $170 billion in federal funding, Newsom has announced the release of $35 million in state funds to support illegal immigrants in California. The move sets up yet another high-stakes clash between the nation’s largest blue state and the White House.
According to a press release from the governor’s office, the money was already set aside by the legislature in the state budget. It will now be distributed to philanthropic partners and local organizations to help immigrant families with food assistance and other essential resources. The funding comes on top of existing state dollars earmarked for legal services for individuals facing deportation.
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